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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Lady Sings the Blues, Again!

What's It Wednesday #38

The only blues that make me absolutely happy are porcelains and transferware. By the 14th century, the Chinese had become experts on this, now, universal technique. I can't get enough of all things blue and white. Last summer we displayed our collections of blue and whites in our Lady Sings the Blues Part I and Lady Sings the Blues Part II. The collection continues to grow.

My enthusiasm for blue and white pottery, porcelains, and stoneware started when I was a little girl. My great-grandmother's dinners seemed to taste so much better on her blue and white dinnerware. This piece is my first piece of blue and white stoneware. It sat proudly in the kitchen of my college apartment. I now display it proudly in my current kitchen.

After college I decided to expand my collection and my addiction it continues to grow.

Porcelain ginger jars are my weakness. Each piece tells a unique and special story.

Ferns really look nice in beautiful jars and vases. I will use any excuse to keep collecting blue and whites.

I figured blue and whites on and above the baker's rack in the kitchen would be a great place to display them. Ok what really happened was I got the baker's rack and then decided, "hey I need to fill it with blue and whites".

Flowers inside blue and white vases and jars enhance the beauty of each piece.

Not only do I search for large blue and white porcelains and stoneware, I look or miniature pieces as well and use them as accent pieces. You don't want to know how many miniature cups and saucers I have hidden around the house. I think it is so cool when a guest glances and happens to eye one of these little treasures.

I absolutely fell in love with the beautiful swan.

Plates on the wall is such a classic way to display unique blue and white plates. A current project is to place blue and white plates over my grand-mother's vanity in the master bathroom.

Blue and white umbrella stands hold any and everything accept umbrellas in my house. My favorite items to put in the stands are flowers.

What are some things you can't stop collecting?

Paula

xoxoxo

Thank you all for participating in our "What's It Wednesday" Linky Party!

Thank you all for all that you do to inspire others!

I know I am inspired each and every week by each and every one of you. Here are this week's fabulous features.

L♥ve all your blue/white..I have had a blue/white kitchen for over 40 years..it's just a timeless color combo and always will be..I pray all is well in your world my dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

You have a lovely collection! I had to smile when you said food tastes better on blue & white china. My aunt has blue & white china and I always thought her food tastes better on them, but that I was crazy....now I see that I'm not! lol

Oh, what beautiful blue and white pieces. I totally agree that food tastes better on blue and white china! :)Now, I would love it if one day you would go through your home and snap every room! I'm always trying to peep around the corners of your snaps to see more! :)Thanks for hosting and you're always a sweetie,Shelia ;)

So very beautiful Paula!... I love your blues... (I also love blues music)... you ladies have such an elegant touch in your decorating... and everything is just exquisite... thanks so much for sharing a glimpse into your gorgeous lives... xoxo Julie Marie Hello Patti!

I have been collecting blue and white porcelains for 28 years now!!! I ADORE them!!! In the new house I plan to use them ALL OVER!!! Can you tell me where you got the plates that are in the rack???? I LOVE them! XO, Pinky

Paula: You have some beautiful pieces of blue and white, always so lovely. Great features from last week and I want to thank you for visiting and leaving me such kind comments and for hosting again..Happy Wednesday..Judy

oh!thank you so much for featuring my post,you just made my day ladies!Blue and white,porcelains and china are Classics which will never fade, and you guys added a different dimensions to them! Just love being here and have joined in happily in todays party. lots of hugs Auro.

I love all your pretty blues and whites! I have a couple things here and there, but nothing I'd call a "collection" of those colors. My most recent was a little egg cup that my English friend brought me from Holland when she was here visiting last month. It's white with pretty blue tulips on it...I love it!

Hi Paula and Patti,I am late but I am coming. LOL. I don't want to miss any of your great collection. Whow, the blue and white china really makes my heart singing. It looks fabulous, so fresh and exotic. Love how you displayed all the items. Thank you for sharing this great photos and inspirations. And thank you for hosting this event.Best greetings, Johanna

It's been awhile...but I always love coming here for inspiration and BEAUTY. You never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous collections. I have a collection of brown Transferware that I ADORE and it's proudly displayed in my hutch. I use it whenever possible, just like my china. Every day should be "special" occasion. :) Wishing you a beautiful weekend.~Lisa

Blue and white is always classic. I have the same pot as the one you've had since college days. I guess I've had mine since the 80s and it was one of my first pieces of blue and white. I've recently found a second one, so now I have a pair. Yipee! They are wonderful holding plants or just perfect as they are sitting their with lid on top. ;-)Thanks for hosting! ~ Sarah

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